| Medical Radiographers are professionals who use | | | | Medical Radiology Technology Board of Examiners |
| complicated imaging apparatus to x-ray various parts | | | | (MRTBE) is necessary for employment. Gate Way |
| of the human body and assist a thorough diagnosis. | | | | community college is one of the colleges offering |
| They execute medical imaging actions to diagnose | | | | courses in medical radiography. It offers an associate |
| medical problems. They are also responsible for | | | | in applied science degree in medical radiography. The |
| preparing patients for radiology examinations, | | | | degree not only teaches basic imaging principles, but |
| positioning them properly under the machines and | | | | also prepares the student with the job skills necessary |
| ensuring accurate doses of radiation. They also have | | | | for service. After doing a foundation course in medical |
| to maintain patient records and radiographic apparatus. | | | | radiography the student can further advance his |
| They find employment in medical practitioner offices, | | | | career prospects in other imaging professions such as |
| clinics, hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers. Their | | | | diagnostic medical ultrasound, nuclear medicine |
| earning ranges from $18.00 to $24.50 per hour. The | | | | technology and magnetic resonance imaging. Apollo |
| medical radiography field over the next few years is | | | | College, Colorado Technical University are among |
| expected to grow by leaps and bounds. An estimated | | | | many schools and colleges that offer degree or |
| job opening of 200 vacancies every year is expected. | | | | certificate programs resulting in a career as an X Ray |
| This is because radiography is assuming important | | | | technician, Radiographer or a Radiology Technologist. |
| proportions in the diagnostic field. It is almost impossible | | | | Thus, medical radiography is a wise career choice |
| to diagnose a disease without use of radiography. | | | | today. It ensures recognition in the field of medicine, |
| The American Registry of Radiology Technologists, | | | | since no diagnosis is complete without radiographic |
| ARRT, administer certifying exams for Radiology | | | | evidence. |
| Technologists. In the Arizona State, a certificate from | | | | |